May Term offers exciting opportunities for students who take coursework from professors in the Department of Business Administration and Economics.  Past course offerings show the variety and scope of courses available: 

Tom Schmidt has taught "Bulls and Bears:  A Study of the U.S. Financial Markets," a class on the stock market, visiting stock brokers and financial analysts in the Des Moines area while also including  a trip to Chicago's financial district to visit the Chicago Stock Exchange, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank and other sites.  

Frank Colella delves into the "European Union," studying  the culture, policy, currency, history and future prospects of the E.U.

Mark Green explores "Russia:  Past, Present and Future," studying the events leading up to the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia's subsequent and on-going transition towards a market economy, and scenarios for the 21st century.

Mark Juffernbruch teaches "Introduction to International Business,"  examining the social, economic, political and legal environments in which business is conducted.

Marilyn Mueller takes students into the corporate boardrooms and offices of twelve different companies during her course entitled "Corporate Networking."   Small group discussions with top corporate executives give students a privileged, inside look at business.
 
Jim Palmieri helps students examine  ancient Greek civilization by taking them to Greece, several of the Greek Islands and southern Italy in his course  "Greek Influences."   Students gain unique insights into the culture, history and economic systems that were in place thousands of years ago, while also experiencing modern-day Greece and Italy.

Steve Shafer challenges students in "Decision Making for Small Business Owners" to think like a small business owner - using simulations, role plays and teams to solve realistic scenarios and problems facing a small business manager.

Ruth Weatherly helps students explore vocational choices in her course, "Staying Alive From Eight To Five:  Routes To A Vocation Which Will Satisfy Your Needs Beyond Paying the Bills."  Offered in conjunction with the Lily Initiative for Vocational Exploration, students will assess their many options in the world of work.